Showing posts with label fashion photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion photography. Show all posts

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Crochet styling to beat the summer heat

I never thought crochet could be worn stylishly so many ways.  They're simply great for combating 100+ degree heat.  They add volume, dimension, and texture to your outfit without so much coverage.  Your sweat pores will be jumping for joy!  Unfortunately, they're quite pricey. I looked at forever21.com  and urbanoutfitters.com -- they do carry crochet this summer at pretty decent prices.

Stepping away from what they were once known for:  table cloths, blankets, and accessories, they became more en vogue in recent years.  Big designers like Emilio Pucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Dolce Gabbana, Gucci, and Stella Mc Cartney showcased crochet on the runways for their summer 2011 collections.

Beautiful crochet patterns make crochets interesting and desirable.  However, crochet is more intricate and stiffer than most fabrics.  How do we wear them form-fittingly?

Here are some styling ideas ...

Claudia Schiffer nailed this look: crochet dress and big hat for  a walk on the beach

Thursday, May 26, 2011

It's A Knit Affair: Fashion Meets Fantasy

I JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH....



You're probably thinking that I must be crazy to be thinking about knits in the middle of summer, right?  I'm experiencing a bit of winter nostalgia because